Galveston, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
53,348 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
33.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$57,216 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
22.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$294,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$792 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,108 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
32.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Galveston County
4
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands Metro Area
5
Texas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Galveston County
5
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands Metro Area
5
Texas
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 53
Feb 3 0 56
Mar 3 0 62
Apr 3 0 68
May 4 0 76
Jun 5 0 81
Jul 4 0 83
Aug 4 0 83
Sep 6 0 79
Oct 5 0 72
Nov 4 0 63
Dec 4 0 55

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right.

Liberal (45%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 43%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 14, TX State Senate District 11, TX State House District 23, TX
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Schools

Oppe El
9 miles, E • 4.1 star
Collegiate Academy
9 miles, E • 1.4 star
Parker El
10 miles, E • 2.3 star
Odyssey Academy - Galveston
10 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Galveston College
12 miles, E • 1.9 star
College of the Mainland
15 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

William P Hobby Airport
37 miles, N • 3.7 star
Jack Brooks Regional Airport
78 miles, E • 1 star
Lake Charles Regional Airport
123 miles, E • 1 star
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